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Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 19 / Friday, January 30, 2009 / Notices STR will own all of the assets of ALAB and A&F, and STR will be responsible for all debts, liabilities, and obligations of ALAB and A&F. The transaction is expected to be consummated on or after February 15, 2009 (30 days after the exemption was filed). STR, ALAB, and A&F are affiliated Class III rail carriers, all of which are controlled by noncarrier holding company, Pioneer Railcorp (Pioneer). STR operates approximately 2.5 miles of rail line in Illinois. ALAB operates approximately 60 miles of rail line in Alabama. A&F operates approximately 43 miles of rail line in Alabama. The purpose of the transaction is to simplify Pioneer’s corporate structure and reduce overhead costs and duplication by eliminating two corporations while retaining the same assets to serve customers. The transaction will also streamline accounting functions within the Pioneer corporate family. Although ALAB and A&F will cease to exist as separate corporate entities, STR will operate the respective rail properties under the trade name the Alabama Railroad, while retaining the ALAB and A&F reporting marks assigned by the Association of American Railroads. This is a transaction within a corporate family of the type exempted from prior review and approval under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(3). The parties state that the transaction will not result in adverse changes in service levels, significant operational changes, or changes in the competitive balance with carriers outside the Pioneer corporate family. Under 49 U.S.C. 10502(g), the Board may not use its exemption authority to relieve a rail carrier of its statutory obligation to protect the interests of is employees. Section 11326(c), however, does not provide for labor protection for transactions under sections 11324 and 11325 that involve only Class III rail carriers. Accordingly, the Board may not impose labor protective conditions here, because all of the carriers involved are Class III rail carriers. If the notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the transaction. Petitions for stay will be due no later than February 6, 2009 (at least 7 days before the effective date of the exemption). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 35214, must be filed with VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:54 Jan 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on applicants’ representatives, Robert A. Wimbish, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, and Daniel A. LaKemper, 1318 S. Johanson Road, Peoria, IL 61607. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: January 22, 2009. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. E9–1843 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Ex Parte No. 646 (Sub–No. 2)] Simplified Standards for Rail Rate Cases—Taxes in Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method Surface Transportation Board. Notice of decision. AGENCY: ACTION: By a decision served on January 30, 2009, the Board directed the Association of American Railroads (AAR), and permitted other parties, to file supplemental evidence so that the Board has a full record on which to base its methodology to calculate a railroadspecific average state tax rate for use in the Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method (RSAM). DATES: AAR is directed to file supplemental evidence by February 19, 2009. Any interested person may reply by March 11, 2009. AAR’s rebuttal is due March 25, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy J. Strafford, (202) 245–0356. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board recently found that the failure to include state and federal taxes in RSAM calculations was material error. The Board concluded that the use of the statutory federal tax rate, combined with a railroad-specific weighted average state tax rate, best approximated the marginal taxes that the carrier would pay on the incremental revenue hypothesized by RSAM. The decision served on January 30, 2009, directed AAR to submit the evidence and calculations necessary to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5727 establish carrier-specific average state tax rates for each Class I railroad, including state corporate income tax rates and the number of miles operated by each carrier in each state it operates in for each of the years 2002–2007, by February 19, 2009. Any interested person may reply by March 11, 2009. AAR’s rebuttal is due March 25, 2009. Once there is resolution to any disputes over how to calculate the carrierspecific state tax rates, the Board will publish the new RSAM figures. Additional information is contained in the Board’s decision. A copy of the Board’s decision is available for inspection or copying at the Board’s Public Docket Room, Room 131, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001, and is posted on the Board’s Web site, https://www.stb.dot.gov. This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the human environment or the conservation of energy resources. Decided: January 23, 2008. By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice Chairman Mulvey, and Commissioner Buttrey. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. E9–2056 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0074] Agency Information Collection (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training) Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATE: Comments must be submitted on or before March 2, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 5728 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 19 / Friday, January 30, 2009 / Notices Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0074’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0074.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Title: Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, (Under Chapters 30 and 32, Title 10, U.S.C.; Chapters 1606 and 1607, Title 10, U.S.C. and Section 903 of Public Law 96–342), VA Form 22–1995. OMB Control Number: 2900–0074. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants receiving educational benefits complete VA Form 22–1995 to request a change in program or training establishment. VA uses the data collected to determine the claimant’s eligibility for continued educational benefits. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on November 19, 2008, at pages 69721– 69722. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. Electronically—8,709 hours. b. Paper Copy—27,095 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: a. Electronically—15 minutes. b. Paper Copy—20 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. Electronically—34,836. b. Paper Copy—81,284. Dated: January 22, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–2071 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:54 Jan 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0209] Agency Information Collection (Application for Work-Study Allowance) Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 2, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0209’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, FAX (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0209.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: a. Application for Work-Study Allowance, VA Form 22–8691. b. Student Work-Study Agreement (Advance Payment), VA Form 22–8692. c. Extended Student Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22–8692a. d. Work-Study Agreement, VA Form 22–8692b. OMB Control Number: 2900–0209. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstracts: a. VA Form 22–8691 is used by claimants to apply for work-study benefits. b. VA Form 22–8692 is used by claimants to request an advance payment of work-study allowance. c. VA Form 22–8692a is used by the claimant to extend his or her workstudy contract. PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 d. VA Form 22–8692b is used by claimants who do not want a workstudy advanced allowance payment. The data collected is used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for work-study allowance and the amount payable. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on November 19, 2008, at page 69720. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. VA Form 22–8691—4,350 hours. b. VA Form 22–8692—608 hours. c. VA Form 22–8692a—25 hours. d. VA Form 22–8692b—608 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. VA Form 22–8691—15 minutes. b. VA Form 22–8692—5 minutes. c. VA Form 22–8692a—3 minutes. d. VA Form 22–8692b—5 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. VA Form 22–8691—17,400. b. VA Form 22–8692—7,300. c. VA Form 22–8692a—500. d. VA Form 22–8692b—7,300. Dated: January 22, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–2072 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0565] Agency Information Collection (State Application for Interment Allowance) Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 19 (Friday, January 30, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5727-5728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2071]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0074]


Agency Information Collection (Request for Change of Program or 
Place of Training) Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits 
Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the 
collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes 
the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and 
burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATE:  Comments must be submitted on or before March 2, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through https://www.Regulations.gov or to VA's OMB Desk Officer, OMB 
Human

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Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 
10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-7316. Please refer to ``OMB 
Control No. 2900-0074'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records 
Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-7485, FAX (202) 273-0443 or e-mail 
denise.mclamb@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0074.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, (Under 
Chapters 30 and 32, Title 10, U.S.C.; Chapters 1606 and 1607, Title 10, 
U.S.C. and Section 903 of Public Law 96-342), VA Form 22-1995.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0074.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Claimants receiving educational benefits complete VA Form 
22-1995 to request a change in program or training establishment. VA 
uses the data collected to determine the claimant's eligibility for 
continued educational benefits.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of 
information was published on November 19, 2008, at pages 69721-69722.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. Electronically--8,709 hours.
    b. Paper Copy--27,095 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
    a. Electronically--15 minutes.
    b. Paper Copy--20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. Electronically--34,836.
    b. Paper Copy--81,284.

    Dated: January 22, 2009.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
 [FR Doc. E9-2071 Filed 1-29-09; 8:45 am]
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